Key to Political Science: Or Statesman's Guide (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Senff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0366053361 ISBN 13: 9780366053360

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of government and ethics to see how laws shape society—and how citizens and judges can use them wisely.

This nonfiction work surveys the ideas behind political science, focusing on the mind and its relation to law, government, and ethical action. It argues that the welfare of the people should guide governance and offers a framework for understanding how a nation’s laws arise from universal principles and practical concerns.

It also presents concrete proposals to improve public service, including civil service reform and a rethink of how judgments are made—emphasizing ethics over outdated precedent. The book aims to connect everyday citizenship with high-level statecraft in a clear, accessible voice.

• Key ideas about the three phases of the mind and how they relate to political life
• How ethics, law, and government intersect to shape justice and public policy
• Critiques of wealth as a social standard and proposals for civil service reform
• A practical vision for reducing poverty, improving courts, and elevating civic education

Ideal for readers seeking a fresh, principled approach to politics and law, and for anyone curious about how a fairer system might work in practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366053361
• ISBN 13: 9780366053360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 438